David Navara vs Nikita Vitiugov
GM David Navara (2619) · GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666)
David Navara and Nikita Vitiugov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2009 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Navara leads 8 wins to 1, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Navara | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navara with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Vitiugov with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Navara | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Navara | Draws | Vitiugov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | David Navara | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24th chT-EU |
| Mar 2021 | Nikita Vitiugov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | EU-Cup Online Final |
| Feb 2020 | David Navara | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2nd Prague Masters |
| Feb 2020 | David Navara | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bundesliga 1920 |
| Nov 2019 | David Navara | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | David Navara | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | David Navara | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | David Navara | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Riga Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jul 2019 | David Navara | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Riga Tal Memorial Rapid |
| Mar 2019 | David Navara | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Prague Masters |
| Aug 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2015 | Nikita Vitiugov | David Navara | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | David Navara | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Nikita Vitiugov | David Navara | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Nov 2009 | David Navara | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | chT-CZE 0910 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between David Navara and Nikita Vitiugov?
In 16 recorded games, David Navara has 8 wins, Nikita Vitiugov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have David Navara and Nikita Vitiugov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Nov 2009 to Nov 2023.
What openings do David Navara and Nikita Vitiugov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.